Charles “Chuck” O. Riegel, 64, of Hudson, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Columbia Memorial Hospital. Chuck was born in Hudson on December 21, 1949 to the late Roland and Elizabeth Riegel. He was a certified welder for over 27 years at WB McGuire’s. He was a life member of the NRA and the North American Hunt Club, an avid hunter and fisherman, and was a certified gun smith X2. Chuck is survived by his devoted wife, Theresa (Rogers) Riegel of Hudson; his loving siblings, William Riegel, Sr., Rosemarie Coons, Betty Lou Meltz, and David Riegel, Sr.; many nieces and nephews, several Godchildren, and his special dog, Theodore. Calling hours are 1:30 – 3:00 pm Saturday at the Bates & Anderson – Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home. Services will follow at 3:00 pm at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, Leo O’Brien Building, Albany, NY, 12207 518 472-3638.
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Lewis P. Houghtaling, Jr.
Lewis P. Houghtaling, Jr., 85, of Stottville, passed away Tuesday, December 2, 2014 at the Samuel S. Stratton Medical Center in Albany. Born September 5, 1929 in Stockport, he was the son of Rose Mae (Hamm) and Lewis P. Houghtaling, Sr. Lewis was the owner and operator of LouAnn Contracting. He was a member and past officer of the Stottville American Legion and VFW. He served in the US Navy. Lewis is survived by his beloved wife of 64 years, Anna (Cordato) Houghtaling of Stottville; his devoted children, Lewis P. Houghtaling, III, (Betty Ann) of Columbiaville, Melinda Novak (Angelo “Frosty”) of Greenport, John Houghtaling, Sr. (Patty)of Stottville, Debbie Houghtaling of Williston, Florida, Daniel Houghtaling, Sr. (Maryanne) of Stottville, Maryann Berlin (Nicholas) of Kinderhook, and Loreen Hilton (Dale) of Stockport; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; three sisters, Virginia Griffin of Livingston, Dorothy Beecher of Greenport, and Margaret Altomer of Columbiaville, and several nieces and nephews. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by two grandsons, Lewis Houghtaling, IV and Joseph Kosnick, III. Calling hours are 4-7 pm today (Thursday) at the Bates & Anderson – Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home. Services will be conducted at 10 am Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in West Ghent Cemetery. Pall bearers will include Charles, Michael, Nathan, and Nicholas Novak, John Houghtaling, Jr., and Daniel Houghtaling, Jr. Houghtailing.jpg
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Claire J. O’Neil
Claire J. O’Neil, 83, of Hudson, passed away Wednesday, December 3, 2014 at Whittier Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center in Ghent. Born October 21, 1931 in Hudson, she is the daughter of the late Lloyd W. and Jane C. (Higgins) Seaman. Claire was employed as a receptionist for over 15 years at Columbia Memorial Hospital. She was also very active at O’Neil’s Florist. She was a lifelong resident of Hudson and a member of the Elks Ladies Auxiliary. Surviving are her sons and daughters-in-law, Frank, Jr. and Donna O’Neil of Churchtown and Timothy and Judy O’Neil of Greenport, four grandchildren, Timothy O’Neil, Jr., Franklin O’Neil, III, Heather O’Neil, and Tiffany O’Neil, and three great-granddaughters, Gabrielle O’Neil, Emily O’Neil, and Ellie Grace O’Neil. She was predeceased by her husband, Franklin T. O’Neil, Sr. Calling hours are 12:00 – 2:00 pm Monday at the Bates & Anderson – Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home. Services will follow at 2:00 pm at the funeral home. Burial will be in Cedar Park Cemetery.
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Erling Rosand
Erling Ole Rosand,95,passed away peacefully at home in Livingston on November 29, 2014. He was born in Bremsnes, Norway in February, 1919, one of nine children to Ole Rosand and Johanne Hjelseth. At 18, he joined the merchant ships and emigrated to the US. He was proud to serve during WW2 as a US Merchant Marine and survived many perilous journeys across the North Atlantic providing necessary supplies to the Allies. During one of these voyages, his ship was struck by a torpedo and sunk. Unlike so many other brave merchant seamen of this era, he survived. As a child, his mother told him he was born with a “victory cap”, meaning that he had been born “lucky” his life proved this to be true over and over again. His time as a merchant seaman took him across the globe – there were few placed he hadn’t traveled- providing many stories that he enjoyed sharing and which gave his listeners great pleasure. After the war, as a young man living in Brooklyn, he met and married Joan (nee Belle-Oudry) who pre-deceased him. Together, they owned a popular Norwegian Bar and Grill in Bay Ridge known as Skansen, where he developed his passion for cooking and food, which would continue throughout his life. His love for music and singing led him to join the Norwegian Singing Society in Brooklyn, as a baritone. After moving to Livingston in 1973, he continued singing and joined the Catskill Glee Club. He participated in rehearsals and concerts until last year. Erling was beloved by all who knew him. He had a quick smile and a twinkle in his eye, a captivating humility and innocence, and a consistently generous heart. He is survived by his son, Randy Rosand, his grandson, Aidan, his daughter, Karen Rosand, and his son-in-law, Dennis Seminara of Claverack. His family is honored to have had him as a model of integrity, warmth, optimism and kindness. We will hold you in our hearts for eternity. A memorial service is planned for January.
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Laura Mae Merante
Laura Mae (Benner) Merante, 80, of Hudson, N.Y., passed away peacefully at home with her loving family by her side on Monday, December 8th. Laura was one of nine children of Dewey and Marguerite Benner. She was born October 28, 1934. Laura was a life long resident of Hudson, N.Y. Laura and her husband of 62 years, Antonio Merante (Tony) owned and operated Tony’s IGA in Hudson for 45 years. During the store years, Tony and Laura made many friends who became their extended family. Laura was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed ceramics, country music, the N.Y. Mets, and her extensive collection of teapots. What she loved most of all was enjoying the company of her large family. She had a wonderful sense of humor, which she shared with everyone until her final moments. She is survived by her husband, her seven children, Donna (Jake) Hoffman, Antonio (Louise) Merante, Jr., Thomas Merante, Sr., Michael (Paula) Merante, Dominic Merante and partner Diana Gaurino, Laurie (Gerald, Jr.) Ranita, and Rocco (Deidre) Merante, and her grandchildren, Marlena Peduzzi, Karrie Cox, Jacob Hoffman, III, Nicholas and Timothy Merante, Thomas, Jr., Jonathan, Christopher, and Tyler Merante, Mollie and Kayla Merante, Jenna Merante, and Matthew and Andrew Merante. Also surviving are many great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Also her two sisters, Tiny Hallenbeck and Dorothy Gardner. She is predeceased by her brother, Robert, and sisters, Ginny, Gladys, Betty, Peggy, and Genny. Calling hours are 2-4 pm and 6-8 pm Thursday at the Bates & Anderson – Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home. Services will be conducted at 10 am Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Cedar Park Cemetery. .
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Sophie Heron Pryshlak
Sophie Heron Pryshlak, age 86, died peacefully at Pine Haven Nursing Home on Sunday, December 14, 2014. Born November 20, 1928 in Stottville, NY, she lived in Hudson for most of her life, She worked as bookkeeper and office manager for S.T. Hudson’s Son Plumbing and Heating, a family business owned by her first husband, Fred D. Heron, whom she married in April of 1949. She also worked at the Columbia Children’s Center in the 1980’s and 90’s. She was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Hudson. Sophie was a warm and friendly person to everyone. She helped many customers as part of her job, occasionally speaking Polish to those who needed it. She married John Pryshlak on February 14, 1981. Sophie was a wonderful mother to her 5 children. Her family was her life and she found great joy caring for everyone. She welcomed all new additions to her family: daughter and sons-in-law as well as step-children later on in her life. She was delighted with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Her survivors include her children, Nancy Heron Smith (Timothy), Richard D. Heron (Angelique Bankert), Janet Heron Bernockie (Leo), Beverly Heron Dusenbery (Mark), Peggy Heron Mackerer (Thomas), and daughter-in-law, Sharon Getty; two stepchildren, Camille Pryshlak McComb (Joseph) and Elaine Pryshlak Gross; her brother, John Bessman of Saugerties, NY, 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, 5 step-grandchildren, 3 step-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. She is predeceased by her first husband, Frederick D. Heron, granddaughter, Paige O. Mackerer, second husband, John Pryshlak, and 10 siblings. Calling hours will be held from 4-7 pm today (Tuesday, December 16, 2014) at the Bates & Anderson – Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home. A funeral Mass will be held at 10 am Wednesday, December 17, 2014, at St. Mary’s Church, 429 East Allen St., Hudson. Burial will be in Cedar Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to Columbia Children’s Center, 142 Union Turnpike, Hudson, NY, 12534. The family thanks the staff at Pine Haven for their loving care and compassion.
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Paula “Wilfy” Rogers
Paula “Wilfy” Rogers, 53, of Hudson, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at Albany Medical Center. Born October 22, 1961 in Hudson, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Dolores (Hodges) Rogers. Paula was the beloved wife of 37 years of Wayne Williams; devoted mother of Wayne Williams, Jr. (Michele Roberts), Timothy Williams, and Brett Williams; loving grandmother of her cherished granddaughter, Brinn Katharina Williams, and beloved sister of Theresa Riegel (Chuck), Peter Rogers, Jr., Sandy Tuczynski (Todd), and Diane Boyles (Bob). Also surviving are several nieces and nephews, and many friends who were like family to her. Wilfy enjoyed life to the fullest. Calling hours are 10:00 am to 12:00 noon Saturday at the Bates & Anderson – Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home. Services will follow at noon at the funeral home. Burial will be in Cedar Park Cemetery. Pall bearers will include Michael and Frankie Dianda, Peter Rogers, III, Anthony Rogers, and Brian and Donald Hodges. Everyone is invited to a reception at the Moose Club following the services. In lieu of flowers, the family is accepting donations.
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Dr. Anil Kumar Khullar
Dr. Anil Kumar Khullar, 59, passed away suddenly on Saturday, December 20th, 2014 at Albany Memorial Hospital. He was born September 10th, 1955 in Jalandhar, India, the son of Prem Nath and Janak Khullar. He attended Sawai Man Singh Medical College in Jaipur, India, graduated in 1980 and completed his Cardiology training at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center. After marrying his wife, Pinky Khullar, he settled in Valatie, NY, dedicating his time to Twin County Medical Associates’ Cardiology group for over 25 years. Anil’s greatest joy was his family and friends. He shared his love for learning, laughter, chai, and Jets football. He took great pride in his work at Twin County Medical Associates and Columbia Memorial Hospital. He was an active part of his coworkers’ and patients’ lives. He leaves behind his wife of 32 years; his daughter, Neha Khullar and her husband, Michael T. DiRusso; and his son, Rishi Khullar. He is also survived by his father and mother; his brother, Sunil K. Khullar; his sister, Meenakshi Katyal and her husband, Kapil Katyal; and a host of long-time friends. A viewing will be held on Tuesday, December 23rd from 9-11 a.m. at Bates & Anderson – Redmond & Keeler Funeral Services in Hudson, NY. A celebration of his life and funeral arrangements will be held at the family’s convenience. Memorial donations may be made to Columbia-Greene Hospital Foundation or the American Heart Association in his honor.
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Marguerite Wagner Clum Shook
Marguerite Wagner Clum Shook was the daughter of the late Harry and Florence Seipel Wagner. She was born at the Hudson City Hospital on September 12, 1914 and passed away in Ghent on December 20, 2014. She attended school at Blue Stores and later graduated from Germantown High School from which she graduated in 1932. She attended New Paltz Normal School (currently SUNY New Paltz) and studied voice under the Vocal Teacher Grace Fritz Newman of Hudson. She was a member of the Livingston Manor Grange for many years as well as the Hospital Auxiliary at Hudson and served on the Board in her younger years. She was an active member of the Hudson Christian Women’s Club having served on the Executive Committee for many years. Mrs. Shook was a member of the Linlithgo Reformed Church at Livingston and actively served as a Sunday School teacher, sung in the choir, and participated in many organizations. She is survived by two sons and their wives, John Clum and wife Edith, David Clum and wife Bonnie, stepdaughter-in-law Roberta Shook, 7 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. She was predeceased by her husbands, F. John Clum and Thayer Shook. Calling hours are 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Saturday, January 3, 2015 at the Bates & Anderson – Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow at 1:00 pm at the funeral Home. Burial will be in Livingston Cemetery. As an expression of sympathy, memorial contributions may be sent to Community Hospice of Columbia Greene, 47 Liberty St., Catskill, NY, 12414.
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Arthur H. Drumm
Arthur H. Drumm, 79, of Philmont, passed away Monday, December 29, 2014 at Columbia Memorial Hospital. Born on January 10, 1935 in Sharon, Connecticut, he was the son of the late Arthur I. and Winifred Hotaling Drumm. He was also predeceased by his step-mother, Antoinette Drumm, and his step-father, Maurice Pierson. Art worked as a machine tender at Fort Orange Paper Mill in Castleton for several years. He enjoyed NASCAR, jigsaw puzzles, playing horseshoes, and bird watching. He was predeceased by his beloved wife, Doris Chadwick Drumm, his sister, JoAnn, and three brothers, Richard, Leonard, and Maurice. Surviving are two daughters, Lee Ann Drumm of Philmont and Sandra Sanchez of Arizona, a son, Raymond Chadwick of Philmont; his sister, Alice Kibbe, a brother, Tony Consolini, a sister-in-law, Shirley Drumm, several grandchildren, many great-grandchildren, and his dog, Hannah. Services are at the convenience of the family.
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Deborah M. Fernandez
Deborah M. Fernandez, 60, of Greenport, passed away Sunday, December 28, 2014 at Albany Medical Center. Born October 7, 1954 in Hudson, she is the beloved daughter of Margaret Briggs of Hudson and the late Sherwood Briggs. Deborah was a homemaker and devoted to her family She loved spending special time with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her son, Frederick Sackett, Sr. of Hudson; seven grandchildren, Samantha, Austin, Kenny, Fred, Jr., Shania, and Matthew Sackett and Jasslyn Sackett Gilmore, and two great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by her father, Sherwood Briggs, her son, Anthony J. Sackett, her brother, Brian Briggs, and her sister, Linda Briggs. Calling hours are 5:00 to 7:30 pm Friday at the Bates & Anderson – Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home. Services will follow at 7:30 pm at the funeral home.
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Jeannine G. Nooney
Jeannine G. Nooney, 82, of Ghent, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2015 at Columbia Memorial Hospital. Born March 20, 1932 in Hudson, she is the daughter of the late Leo and Gertrude (Lape) Hayes. She was employed in Customer Service at Niagara Mohawk, where she worked for over 35 years before retiring. She was an avid gardener and birdwatcher and loved going to church bazaars, cooking, and cooking shows. Jeannine is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Bruce and Bonnie Nooney of North Chatham, her brother, Daniel Hayes, two grandchildren, Tara Lyn Hughes of Kinderhook and Christopher Lyle Nooney of Valatie, two great-grandsons, Travis and Brady, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her husband, Lyle J. Nooney, Jr., her son Wayne Nooney, twin brothers, Leo and Leonard Hayes, and her brother, Frederick “Sandy” Hayes. A calling hour will begin at 10:00 am Friday, January 9th, 2015 at the Bates & Anderson – Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home. Services will follow at 11:00 am at the funeral home. Donations may be made to the American Lung Association, 155 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY, 12210, or to Animalkind, Inc., 731 Warren St., Hudson, NY 12534. .
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Darlene A. Groll
Darlene A. Groll, 66, of Philmont, passed away Monday, January 5, 2015 at Albany Medical Center. Born September 5, 1948 in Hudson, she is the daughter of Betty A. (Traver) Oakes of Hudson and the late George J. Oakes. Darlene was a teacher’s aide at John L. Edwards School and former bookkeeper for John Malasky’s Ford Dealership. She loved to volunteer at St. Mary’s School functions especially bingo. Darlene devoted her life to her children and grandchildren and loved kids and babysitting. She liked being home and always available for her family. She enjoyed making cakes for special occasions and baking and cooking. Darlene was a Girl Scout leader for many years. She was also an avid reader. In addition to her mother, surviving are her daughters, Jill (Jason) Hanley of Ghent and Tina Butterworth of Hudson; two granddaughters, Emma and Sara Hanley; her sister, Debbie Dobrowski of Hudson, her brother, Dan Oakes of Ravena, and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are 4:00 -7:00 pm Wednesday at the Bates & Anderson – Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home. Services will be held at 11:00 am Thursday at the funeral home. Burial will be in Stuyvesant Falls Cemetery. Donations may be made to Community Hospice of Columbia Greene, 47 Liberty St., Catskill, NY, 12414.
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Jeanne E. Porpa
Jeanne Elaine Porpa, 80, a lifelong resident of Hudson, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Pine Haven Nursing Home. Born January 26, 1934 in Hudson, she is the daughter of the late Samuel and Rose (Cohen) Liepshutz. Mrs. Porpa graduated from Hudson High School in 1951. Jeanne worked for many years at the Hudson River Bank and Trust in Hudson. She was an active and lifelong member of Congregation Anshe Emeth and its Sisterhood and Hadassah. Jeanne worked on many civic committees for the City of Hudson. She served on the boards of many local organizations including the Hudson Elks Ladies Auxiliary and the American Heart Association. Surviving are three children: Karen Porpa Beach of Georgia, and Jeffre Porpa and Leslie Rubino (Lewis) both of Hudson; five grandchildren: Susan Beach, Aaron Beach, Jessica Porpa, Amber Porpa, and Hayden Rubino; and brother Barry Liepshutz of Red Hook. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Harold Porpa, and her brother, Leonard Liepshutz. Services will be conducted at 10:00 am today at Congregation Anshe Emeth. Interment will be in Cedar Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or Congregation Anshe Emeth.
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Richard E. Siter, Sr.
Richard E. Siter, Sr., 75, of Ghent, was called home and joined his son, LT JG Richard E. Siter, Jr. in Heaven on Tuesday, January 6, 2015 at Whittier Rehab and Skilled Nursing Center. Born July 4, 1939 in Albany, he is the son of the late David and Amanda (Logan) Siter. He was a carpenter and owner of Siter Construction in Hillsdale. He was a graduate of Ockawamick Central School, Class of 1958. He volunteered as a counselor for AA and coached sports. Richard was a member of the Philmont Masonic Lodge and a past Master Mason. Surviving are three children, Fay (David) Ruggles of Ghent, Tammy (John) Rigos of Claverack, and David Siter of Philmont; his sister, Carolann Sauer of Ghent; eight grandchildren, Peter, Michael, and Alexander (Jack) Rigos, Elyse, Daniel (DJ), and Michaela DeRuzzio, and Rachael and Steven Ruggles, two great-grandchildren, and his former wife, Mary (Johnson) Siter. Calling hours are 4:00 to 6:00 pm Friday at the Bates & Anderson – Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home. Services will follow at 6:00 pm Friday at the funeral home. Burial will be at the convenience of the family. Donations may be made to the Taconic Hills Dollars for Scholars. . Siter.jpg
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Lois M. VanBuren
Lois M. VanBuren, 73, of Livingston, passed away Thursday, January 15, 2015 at Pine Haven Nursing Home. She was born in Kingston on September 6, 1941. Lois was a teller at the Bank of America in Hudson for over 20 years. She loved to travel and take long drives with her husband, James. She was devoted to her family and loved spending time with them especially her grandchildren. Lois also enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles. Surviving are her husband, James VanBuren of Livingston; three children, James VanBuren of Oviedo, Florida, Pamela VanBuren of Rosendale, NY, and Edward of Saugerties, NY; four grandchildren, Michael VanBuren, Matthew VanBuren, Hannah VanBuren, and Jacob VanBuren, two brothers, George Every and Donald Every, and several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Raymond Every. Funeral services are private. Donations may be made to Progressice Supranuclear Palsy at psp.org.
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Margaret A. Smith
Margaret A. Smith, 85, of Hudson, passed away Wednesday, January 21, 2015 at Columbia Memorial Hospital. Born January 5, 1930 in Albany, she is the daughter of the late Frank and Iola (Abriel) Staats. Margaret worked as a clerk for the Department of Motor Vehicles in Hudson and First Niagara Bank in the Checking Department. She was a member of the First Reformed Church in Hudson and a member of the Claverack Lioness. Margaret and her husband, Kenneth, were founding members, and active members, of the Visually Impaired Association in Hudson. Surviving are her husband of 65 years, Kenneth R. Smith of Hudson, two sons, David R. Smith of Hudson and Philip (Prospera) Smith of Clifton Park, her sister, Ruth (Lester) Ogden of Claverack, three grandchildren, Rosario Butler, Shannon Reese, and Michael Smith, six great-grandchildren, C.J., Jonathan, Emily, Arcadia, Marissa and Bobby, and five nieces, Linda Guntert, Diane McNeil, Debbie Gleason, Judy Donnelly, and Vicki Mantell. Calling hours are 2:00 to 4:00 pm Sunday at the Bates & Anderson – Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home. Services will follow at 4:00 pm Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, 370 7th Avenue, New York, NY, 10001 or to a charity of your choice.
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Marguerite Alonge Kane
Marguerite Alonge Kane, of Greenport, died Friday January 23, 2015 at Whittier Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center. Visiting hours will be Monday from 5:00 – 7:00 pm at Bates & Anderson – Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home. A Mass of Christian burial will be 11:00 am on Tuesday January 27, 2015 at St. Mary’s Church Hudson, NY. A full obituary will appear in Tuesday edition.
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William Peter Bermel, Sr.
William Peter Bermel, Sr., 77, of Livingston, died Sunday, January 25, 2015 at his residence. Born May 7, 1937 in Hudson, he is the son of the late Frank and Catherine (Simmons) Bermel. He was predeceased by his wife, Brenda (Miller) Bermel. He served in the US Air Force from 1954-1957. He was employed by the City Of Hudson as a Laborer in Cedar Park Cemetery. He is survived by three sons, William P. Bermel, Jr. (Tina) of North Carolina, Raymond Bermel of Hudson, and John Bermel (Jackie) of Hudson; his daughter, Tina Bermel of Virginia, his sister, Eva Bermel of Livingston, 12 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm Thursday at the Bates & Anderson – Redmond & Keeler Funeral Home. Services will follow at 3:00 pm at the funeral home. . DOC_20150126124345.jpg
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John D. Weinman
John D. Weinman, 86, of Philmont, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2015 at Columbia Memorial Hospital in Hudson. Born June 30, 1928 in Hudson, he is the son of the late George and Marguerite (McCarthy) Weinman. John was Vice-President of the Hudson Register Star. A memorial service is scheduled for February 28, 2015 at the funeral home. The arrangements will be announced.
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